Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures

by Pierre-Henri Verlhac (Editor), Yann-Brice Dherbier (Editor), Hubert de Givenchy (Foreword)

From her captivating debut in Roman Holiday in 1953, Audrey Hepburn redefined notions of Hollywood elegance and sophistication. This gorgeously illustrated book celebrates her popularity as an enduring icon, providing a unique insight into her career, personality, and trademark style that still fascinates and captivates today. A detailed biography is accompanied by more than 160 photographs taken by some of the world's top photographers, many reproduced for the first time. Famous quotes on and from Audrey Hepburn complement the numerous family pictures and the information from private collections, press agencies, and newspapers. From her enchanting appearances on the big screen to her charity work for UNICEF and fascinating family life, this book is a highly individual portrait of a much-loved movie and fashion legend.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Fashion, Film, Photography, Womens, Media Tie In

196 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[Serena Tuzzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audrey Hepburn è il mio mito. Prima di leggere questo libro lo era solo perchè la consideravo una grande icona di stile. Questa lettura invece mi ha cambiata, mi ha fatto conoscere la sua vita e ho potuto comprendere pienamente quanto questa donna sia stata una persona meravigliosa. Ha avuto un'infanzia difficile, segnata dalla guerra e da un rapporto difficile con il padre. Adesso posso ammirare pienamente Audrey, soprattutto per la vita che ha vissuto e per "l'anima elegante" che ha dimostrato di avere. Leggere la sua biografia mi ha avvicinato a lei. Un libro stupendo. 5 stelline!

[Lee L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This beautiful addition to any Audrey Hepburn library is a classy production that brings into focus Audrey's life and work through extravagantly sized photos, reproduced on thick, lush pages that are velvety to the touch. It's full of stunning b&w and color portraits, snapshots, and film stills that are arranged well in a mostly chronological order. There are many quotes included, both by Audrey and about her, which give a good overall feel for her personality.

However, glaringly absent, there is nothing at all from "My Fair Lady." I was introduced to Audrey Hepburn as a child by way of "My Fair Lady," and therefore the film will always have a special place in my heart. I'm sure I am not alone. How the author could leave such an important work totally out of the collection is a puzzle to me, and therefore I cannot say this collection is completely comprehensive.

I found the biography at the beginning of the book a bit disjointed, although it does give a good overview of her experiences during her childhood and the war that so greatly affected her personality. Of course, the biography is not the point of this book, as this is not meant to be an in depth literary study of her life. This is her life and accomplishments told through photographs.

For those seeking a gorgeous photo album, this may be what you are looking for. The "personal" pictures I believe to be mostly photo ops, and therefore you do not get a much of look into the "private" Audrey, but the pictures are many and well varied, and the beautiful portraits alone are well worth the price of admission.

[Airy Peña-Camacho · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 Estrellas
Desde mi adolescencia Audrey ha sido mi modelo a seguir. Ahora habiendo leído esta biografía reitero que fue un asombroso ser humano.
El libro contiene su biografía en 10 paginas aproximadamente, el verdadero tesoro son las fotografías. Con testimonios de tanto su hijo como de su íntimo amigo y colega, Hubert de Givenchy, este libro se ha convertido en uno de mis favoritos.

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book cronicles her unique and glamourous life and has many never seen before pictures. This is a detailed biography with more than 160 photographs. It talks about her movie work, her family and her charity work for Unicef.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well what can you say about Audrey Hepburn. Firstly this book was a birthday present from someone who knows me to well to buy me this so shout out to Rebecca.

Back to Hepburn- she is truly an amazing person and her legacy of films and charity work is also just as great.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book about a beautiful woman. Gorgeous pictures and interesting info in a stunning format! Recommended for all Audrey Hepburn fans!

[Despina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent insight into Audrey Hepburn's life with loads of gorgeous photos all around. Highly recommended.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audrey is perfection. I saw an exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in London about her life and I came home with two books. This is one of them.

[Hannah Dwyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whilst the content was interesting and lovely to read, the book itself was poorly produced. A number of captions blatantly didn’t match the photos, there were typos and some quotes were written in black on a dark navy background, making them very difficult to read.

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[Ellison · Rating 4 out of 5]

begins with written account of her life, then pictures.

[Alenka · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Klinton Saha · Rating 4 out of 5]

With some quotes, the book shares many beautiful and rare pictures of Hollywood iconic actress 'Audrey Hepburn".

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exquisite collection of a lovely and classic life. Reviewing this made me want to be both ladylike and ambitious. Inspiring read.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."

[Kenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great depiction of her life and achievements, also a quick read.

[Bianca · Rating 4 out of 5]

If only there was a little more Audrey in all of us...